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Josiah Dale Bracken, II
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Missing Person: Josiah Dale Bracken, II
Justice for Josiah Dale Bracken, II — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition and seaworthiness of the 14-foot Lund skiff? Were there mechanical issues or maintenance concerns?
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person
Lead #2Who is Quinn Whitten and what is the nature of his relationship to Josiah Bracken?
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location
Lead #3What are the water conditions and hazards between Back Beach and Camp Coogan Bay in December?
Josiah Dale Bracken, II, a 31-year-old male, departed Back Beach in Sitka, Alaska on December 13, 2025 around 11 p.m. in a 14-foot Lund skiff headed to Camp Coogan Bay but never returned as planned the following day. He was traveling with Quinn Whitten, and both remain missing. The Alaska State Troopers are actively investigating the circumstances of their disappearance, which may involve vessel-related issues or other maritime hazards in the waters off Sitka.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any distress signals, emergency beacons, or communications received from the vessel after departure?
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evidence
Lead #5Has any debris, wreckage, or personal items from the vessel been recovered in the area?
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NamUs case MP153682. Missing person: Josiah Dale Bracken, II.
Last known contact: 2025-12-13 in Sitka, Sitka, AK. Circumstances: Missing after leaving Back Beach in Sitka on 12-13-2025 around 2300 hours in a 14’ Lund skiff with plans to travel to Camp Coogan Bay but never returned as planned on 12-14-2025.
Also missing is Quinn Whitten, MP153683. Demographics: 31 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 240 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK25124330 | 2025-12-15.
Timeline of Events
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2025-12-13
23:00Departure from Back Beach
Josiah Dale Bracken, II and Quinn Whitten departed Back Beach in a 14-foot Lund skiff with plans to travel to Camp Coogan Bay
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2025-12-14
Planned return did not occur
The vessel and both occupants failed to return as planned on December 14, 2025
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2025-12-15
Case reported to Alaska State Troopers
Missing person case MP153682 opened by Alaska State Troopers; companion Quinn Whitten also reported missing (MP153683)
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
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